by Nancy | Aug 7, 2019
I had an epiphany the other day. Confession: I don’t get them often, but when I have one, I need to write about it. When you read this, you may think that I’m preaching to the choir, or that my self-proclaimed flash of brilliancy is not very brilliant....
by Nancy | Jul 31, 2019
I once drove a Dodge station wagon with faux wood paneling. Enough said. Now that I’ve confessed to you, it’s your turn. When you’re in an argument with your kid, do you find yourself making statements that begin with “You never . . .?” ...
by Nancy | Jul 24, 2019
Let me start by stating that not all daughters-in-law are rude, and not all mothers think nobody is good enough to marry their sons. I happen to have a terrific relationship with my mother-in-law, and I know of many others who do as well. End of disclaimer. According...
by Nancy | Jul 17, 2019
The first house I ever bought was in a brand new development. Eager to meet the neighbors and fantasizing about borrowing a cup of sugar, I was shocked to learn that their main priority was to figure out what kind of fence we all wanted. Fences? What about the cup of...
by Nancy | Jul 10, 2019
Charles Darwin once said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” I know for a fact that Mr. Darwin was not referring to me. I also know that our fear...
by Nancy | Jul 3, 2019
I’ve started two businesses with friends. One ended amicably. The other? Not so much. If I knew then what I know now . . . famous last words, right? Now that I’m a Mediator and have conducted many business mediations, I’ve seen a lot of what...
by Nancy | Jun 26, 2019
I’ve been wanting to dig deeper on this particular expression for awhile; long before I first heard Taylor Swift’s song, “You Need to Calm Down.” Can you guess what it is? If you said anything resembling “you need to,” give...
by Nancy | Jun 19, 2019
I am not a dinosaur. I love technology. It makes my life run more efficiently. I can send a text to tell my friend I’m running five minutes late, and I can confirm tomorrow’s appointments without having to make a call, wait for an answer, or be required to leave a...
by Nancy | Jun 12, 2019
Which takes more effort, staying in a relationship or ending it? In my last post, I talked about the challenges of ending a relationship. Staying in one can also be a challenge. I’ve read dozens and dozens of articles, each claiming to reveal the secret to...
by Nancy | Jun 5, 2019
Making the decision to end a relationship can be more challenging than actually ending it. This is true whether you’re thinking about ending your marriage, quitting your job, or selling your house. And if you’re indecisive by nature, the choice can be...
by Nancy | May 29, 2019
I’m not supposed to tell you this. I’m giving away some (but not all) of the secret techniques used by Mediators. You’ll probably want to thank me later. For now, please read on. Obviously, we all want to win our arguments. We want to be told...
by Nancy | May 22, 2019
A recent survey conducted by Evite concluded that adults find it difficult to make new friends. In fact, the survey indicated that the average American adult hasn’t made a new friend in five years! Evite reported that we have 16 friends: three for life, five...
